US Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky to lead panel overseeing issues affecting daily lives of public
Associated PressFRANKFORT, Ky. — Republican U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky has secured the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which wields broad jurisdiction over issues affecting the daily lives of Americans. “We must work together to restore America’s energy dominance and lower energy prices, protect children’s online safety and ensure America remains the world leader in technological innovation, and protect access to life-saving treatments while lowering health care costs,” Guthrie said late Monday. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the committee will be in “good hands” under Guthrie’s leadership, saying the Kentuckian has the experience and know-how needed to “hit the ground running.” The Kentucky Democratic Party took a dig at Guthrie, saying, in a statement, that while he “may have a new title, Kentuckians can only expect to see more of his out-of-touch agenda at work.” Guthrie’s rise to the chairmanship adds to the Kentucky delegation’s clout in Congress. Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky is in the running to chair the House Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over the financial sector.
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